how do i get more recipies(lazy fro spelling) do i need to get farther in the game i only have soups and salads and my freind has i think one more and shes on chapter 3 or 4 and she doesnt know so do i have to get farther

yes, it does seem that it would be common knowledge, but don't laugh. how do you cut the grass to make fodder? I just can't figure it out. is there another tool or something? the only tools I have are the hoe, the sickle, and the watering can. I know i CANNOT ...

Ok, I used the Z cheat before and quite frankly, I find it takes the fun out of the game...but that's just me. Is there any other way to get the different species of seeds and the different type of items (besides tools) without using that cheat?